Decibel Geek Podcast

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November 09Geekwire: Week of 11.09.26 - Ep687
We're back to cover all the latest, greatest, and strangest news in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're digging into this time:
Skid Row's New Era: Skid Row unveils new singer Justin Sargent with a head-scratching cover song. We share our thoughts on the hire, the rumors leading up to it, and our thoughts on the song selection and performance.

Scorpions Head to the Big Screen: The Scorpions will get their silver screen treatment as their Wind of Change biopic readies release in 2027. Will it tell the true story of these German legends? Will it rival Mötley Crüe's The Dirt or, hopefully, Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story? We give our predictions.

Motörhead's Orgasmatron Celebration: Motörhead has gone all-in on the 40th anniversary of Orgasmatron, releasing a cool behind-the-scenes documentary hosted by their longtime producer.

Taking a Breather: A pair of legendary bands, Deep Purple and Cheap Trick, are taking breaks from the road—for different reasons, officially.

The Ultimate Five-Neck Auction: Rick Nielsen's unique five-neck guitar sold at auction for a jaw-dropping price; we react.

Accept's Anniversary Reunion: Ex-Accept singer David Reece will appear live with the band for their 50th-anniversary tour. Chris is giddy.

Iommi's Busy Schedule: Tony Iommi is a busy man these days. We discuss his new album with Jorn Lande (and our thoughts on the collaboration), his recent addition to William Shatner's new metal project, and his optimism about remixing the Born Again album in the near future.

The Ball Podcast: Dee Snider and Riki Rachtman have embarked on The Ball, a new music discussion show on YouTube. We share our thoughts and Chris' review of the first two episodes.

Aerosmith's Hollywood Bow Out: Aerosmith wrapped their two big shows at the Hollywood Bowl with a star-studded lineup of friends. We go over some of the performances, highlights, and whether this is really the end for the Boston legends.

KISS Doc Teaser: KISS has released a trailer for their upcoming End of the Road documentary. Will they cover the controversial topics (lip-synching, crew COVID issues, and more) that followed the tour, or will it be another we're-the-greatest presentation?

Alice Cooper's Candid Reflections: Alice Cooper is reflecting on his "blackout" period of the early '80s and the crack addiction that almost killed him. We discuss his quote and speculate on what it really might mean.

Maryann Cotton & Dick Wagner's Lost Project: Danish-American shock rock singer Maryann Cotton has released a long-delayed project that he put together with the late, great Dick Wagner, with contributions from Alice Cooper, Steve Hunter, and Tommy Henriksen. Fans of Alice's '70s and early '80s solo years will be interested to hear this. We give you a taste on the way out!
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59 min
November 09 Introducing Before The Moment with Nile Rodgers
Pantheon Media CEO Christian Swain invites you to check out the Before The Moment podcast. Legendary producer Nile Rodgers sits down with artists to explore the decisions, setbacks, and unexpected encounters that came before the breakthrough. Follow the show, you will love it!
3 min
October 30Spooky Tunes - Ep686
Every October, rock fans get subjected to the same tired playlist of novelty tunes, radio hits, and predictable party tracks. We love Halloween as much as anyone, but this year, we decided to dig deep for heavy songs that pack real punch and dark attitude.
Welcome to Spooky Tunes.
In this special episode, we go head-to-head spanning two legendary decades of hard rock and heavy metal—running year by year from 1970 straight through 1989. Twenty straight years of heavy riffs, dark themes, and pure volume.
We go year by year, pulling out personal favorites, deep cuts, and sinister tracks from the bands that built the genre:
Chris’s Picks: Bringing killer tracks and heavy favorites from Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, KISS, Judas Priest, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Venom, Slayer, King Diamond, Metallica, and W.A.S.P.

Aaron’s Picks: Countering with awesome cuts and underground gems from Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Blue Öyster Cult, Budgie, KISS, Ramones, Judas Priest, Sammy Hagar, Ozzy Osbourne, Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister, Trouble, Slayer, Metallica, Saint Vitus, and Metal Church.
Grab your headphones, dim the lights, and crank the volume. This special is officially Certified Spookylicious.
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2 hr 33 min
October 19Geekwire Week of 10.19.26 - Ep685
We're back for another edition of Geekwire! Here's what we're discussing this week:
We read between the lines of Roger’s recent comments to break down whether Queen + Adam Lambert has quietly run its course and what it signals for the band's touring future.

We react to the recent news of Ian Hill retiring as the longest running member of Judas Priest, his replacement, and his athleticism.

Mike Love of the Beach Boys appeared very frail at their recent performance in Nashville. We react to it as well as bandleader John Stamos’ (yes, uncle Jesse) comments on the situation.

Aerosmith is headlining a stacked lineup of “friends” for a two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl. We look over the lineup and react.

We take a quick look at the Record Store Day releases and discuss the recent rise in CD sales.

The Dead Daisies have tapped Kelly Hansen as their new front man. We discuss him getting the sweetest gig in the business these days.

Quiet Riot has captured the rock world with new lead singer John Torra. We give our thoughts on the situation and what it could mean for the band’s future.

Metallica wowed Vegas audiences at the premiere of their Life Burns Faster residency at The Sphere. Some incredible visuals.

If you’re a High Roller rock/gear collector, you can own a piece of Rick Nielsen history in a current auction. We go over some of the more interesting items.

Primer 55 made a surprise appearance on TNA wrestling on their tour stop in San Antonio and our friend and awesome photographer Voltage Junkie was right in the middle of things.

The guys over at Hair Metal Chaos make some predictions on the 2027 concert season that may include a Poison return and the unveiling of a new singer for Skid Row. We give our thoughts. .

Zinny Zan, while discussing his new Zan/Cody project, dropped a bombshell involving a new Tim Skold/Harry K. Cody Shotgun Messiah album. What could lie ahead?
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59 min
October 12 DBG Times - Ep684
This week's Decibel Geek podcast is back with a mega-episode of the DBG Times. There’s a ton of great music and artists to cover so get comfortable and enjoy!
In our recent coverage, we took time to pay tribute to the rock stars we've lost, honoring legends like Frank Beard, Angry Anderson, Cronos, and Sass Jordan among others. Their contributions left their mark on music, and we continue to remember their lasting legacies.
August kicked off with a massive slate of heavy-hitting releases across the hard rock and metal landscape. Highlights from the month include new records from Billy Morrison, Marilyn Manson, Show N Tell, Saliva, Rebels Opera, The Cramps, Mob Rules, Tokyo Blade, Weezer, Speed Stroke, Airbourne, Flotsam & Jetsam, Mastodon, Prince, Russian Circles, L.A. Priest, and Stanley Simmons.
September kept the momentum going strong with an incredible array of album drops. Fans were treated to new music from Accept, Audrey Horne, Melissa Auf Der Mar, Ricky Warwick, Stabbing Westward, Green Lung, Tygers of Pan Tang, Anthrax, Gary John Barden, Kai Hansen, Nonpoint, Kissin’ Dynamite, Plush, Roger Taylor, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Europe, Paul Laine, Night Laser, Watcher, and Stryper.
October rounds out the fall schedule with a formidable lineup of heavy releases and anticipated returns. The month features new offerings from Butcher Babies, Sponge, Haunt, Rebel Rose, Graveyard, Greta Van Fleet, Pitbull, Kid Rock, Forbidden, Tony Iommi, Ministry, Nickelback, Jason Bieler, Mötley Crüe, Queens of the Stone Age, and Rattlesnakes.
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3 hr 54 min
September 29 Beat the Geek - Ep683
Beat the Geek is back! In this edition, we have three action-packed rounds of trivia and rock chat:
Round 1: Chris vs. Ray Coon (Dawn of the Rising)
Round 2: Aaron vs. Rik Fox (W.A.S.P., Steeler, Sin)
Round 3: Chris vs. Richie Rivera (Janet Gardner band)
Along with the competition, we get updates on Ray’s Josie Independent Music Award nomination, Rik’s upcoming re-releases, and Richie’s solo album and tour plans.
Did Chris live up to his status or did Ray mop the floor with him? Can Aaron defeat the encyclopedic musical knowledge of Rik Fox? Will Richie give Chris the slapdown in his round?
You’ll have to listen to find out!
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2 hr 3 min
September 16 Fresh Blood September 2026 - Ep682
It’s time to crank up another batch of new and emerging rock on Fresh Blood!
This week, we’re bringing ten artists to the table that we think deserve your attention. Chris brings L.A. Cobra, Confess, Duskwood, Electric Hydra, and Starbenders, while Aaron counters with Sludge Mother, Century, Mirador, The Violent Hour, and Rebels Opera.
As always, the goal of Fresh Blood is simple: turn you on to bands you may not know yet and give you something new to add to your rotation.
Check out Fresh Blood – Ep682 and let us know which artists caught your ear!
Decibel Geek is always looking for the next great band. If you’ve got something we need to hear, mention it in the comments!
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Chris Picks:
L.A. Cobra
Confess
Duskwood
Electric Hydra
Starbenders
Aaron Picks:
Sludge Mother
Century
Mirador
The Violent Hour
Rebels Opera
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1 hr 32 min
September 07Geekwire Week of 09.07.26 - Ep681
Geekwire Ep. 681 brings the noise with a quick-hit look at hard rock headlines, tour disruptions, and blunt rock-star admissions.
Here is what is packed into this episode:
Quiet Riot Rumors: Andrew Freeman and Roy Cathey chime in on their potential involvement with the singer slot.

Residency Delay: The Scorpions hit pause on their 2026 Las Vegas run.

Setting the Record Straight: John Corabi addresses his latest exit from The Dead Daisies.

GWAR Goes Digital: The band makes their way into Mutant Football League 2.

Honest Reflections: Rikki Rockett admits Poison's Hollyweird isn't their best work.

Court Injuries: Dee Snider breaks his shoulder playing basketball with his kids.

Fresh Music: Tommy Thayer (KISS) and Dan Reed launch Shogun Mojo with "Under The Gun."

Tour Bus Scare: Buckcherry members escape unharmed after a highway crash in South Carolina.

Legal Drama: Static-X sues over unauthorized film footage.

Bonus Tracks: The wild story behind Journey guest singer Hugo Valenti, plus Bad Wolves' newly released cover of Dolly Parton’s "Jolene."
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1 hr 18 min
September 01 Decibel Geek Conquers the Mountain - Ep680
The Decibel Geek crew headed to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for three days of loud music, great people, and unforgettable moments at the Mountain Music Festival—and we’re bringing the whole experience home in this supersized episode!
In Episode 680 – Decibel Geek Conquers the Mountain, we recap an incredible weekend filled with killer performances, stacked lineups, memorable setlists, and plenty of surprises. We share which bands blew us away, the people we connected and reconnected with, and what makes this community of rock fans so special.
More than anything, the Mountain Music Festival felt like a gathering of friends brought together by the music we love. Huge congratulations and thanks go to Larry Morand, April Lee, and the entire Mountain Music Fest team for building such an awesome weekend and making everyone feel welcome.
We also have to give a special shout-out to Mooger Fooger and all the wives—Aaron’s, Mooger’s, and Chris’s—for being part of the adventure and making the weekend even more fun.
Music wasn’t the only entertainment happening during the festival. The Punchlines and Backlines comedy shows ran throughout the week, and we made it into Saturday’s show, which included Jason McMaster stepping up to perform comedy. Yes, you read that correctly—and you’ll hear all about it.
After the main recap, we have bonus material recorded Saturday during the festival. Aaron goes through his recent CD purchases, we share our thoughts on the weekend up to that point, and turn the conversation toward a candid, behind-the-scenes discussion about Decibel Geek itself.
Finally, we close the episode with Geek on the Street, as we wander around the festival asking attendees a series of completely ridiculous rock-related questions. The answers are unpredictable, hilarious, and further proof that rock fans are the best people to hang out with.
Altogether, it’s nearly three hours of Mountain Music Festival coverage packed with music talk, festival stories, comedy, community, CD collecting, questionable street interviews, and everything else that happens when Decibel Geek takes over Gatlinburg.
Turn it up and join us as Decibel Geek Conquers the Mountain!
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2 hr 54 min
August 17 Mapping Out The Mountain Music Festival 2026 - Ep679
The Mountain Music Festival 2026 is almost here, and this week we're breaking out the map, studying the schedule, and figuring out exactly how we're going to tackle three days of rock and roll in Gatlinburg!
In this episode, Chris and Aaron map out The Mountain, running through the entire three-day festival schedule and sharing the bands and performances we're most looking forward to seeing.
With multiple stages running throughout the weekend, there are plenty of tough decisions to make. We break down the biggest overlaps, which acts are playing more than once, and how those second sets might help us avoid sacrificing one band for another.
We also discuss Punchlines and Backlines, the comedy shows taking place on multiple nights during festival week featuring comedians and familiar faces from the rock world. Between the bands, comedy, clinics, late-night activities, and everything else happening around the event, there's going to be a lot to keep up with.
And we're not just coming to watch.
Decibel Geek will be roaming The Mountain all weekend recording video and audio, talking with fans, capturing some man-on-the-street insanity, and gathering plenty of material to bring back to the show and our social channels.
Whether you're joining us in Gatlinburg or following along from home, this episode is your preview of what promises to be a very busy weekend.
Who are the must-see bands? Where are the toughest schedule conflicts? And exactly how much rock and roll can two aging podcasters cram into three days?
We're about to find out.
Decibel Geek Maps Out The Mountain — check it out and we'll see you in Gatlinburg!
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1 hr 50 min

About Decibel Geek Podcast

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Decibel Geek is a weekly podcast that features discussion of all things Hard Rock & Heavy Metal from the 1960's through today. The show is hosted by Chris Czynszak & AAron Camaro, lifelong fans of the genre.